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HIERARCHICAL
OBJECTIVES |
OUTCOMES/VERIFICATION
INDICATORS |
MEANS OF
VERIFICATION |
ASSUMPTIONS/RISKS |
| GOAL |
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This
programme will contribute to the deepening of the regional integration
process by promoting active youth participation in the regional youth
movement and the sustainable development of the Community.
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Increased
number of opportunities and spaces for youth views to be channeled to the
policy makers at all levels;
Increased levels of networking and functional cooperation among multi-sectoral
youth organisations at the national and regional levels.
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Results
of national and regional surveys, consultations
feedback from Departments of Youth Affairs (DYAs), NGOs, NYCs and other
stakeholders
Secretariat documents and reports of meetings of CARICOM organs and
institutions
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The
regional integration movement will overcome contemporary challenges of
poverty, social upheaval and economic instability and become stronger over
time.
The Caribbean 's democratic traditions will be sustained.
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PURPOSE |
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To
develop a cadre of dynamic young Caribbean leaders empowering youth,
increasing their well-being and promoting the goals of Caribbean unity and
regional integration. |
CYAP
implemented
5% increase in the number of countries which nominate CYAs
Sustained commitment of Heads of Government to the CYAP
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Approved
generic long-short term development plan and national work plans.
Number of instruments of appointment issued by the CHOG.
Secretariat documents including reports of meetings of the CHOG, COHSOD
and Meetings of the Regional Committee of Directors of Youth Affairs.
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Heads
of Government (CHOG) and the Region's planners and decision makers
consider the energy, new ideas, creativity, and other assets of young
people to be valuable resources for development. |
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OUTPUTS |
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1.
Delivering an effective CYAP |
increased
awareness among young people of the Community's programmes and priorities
increased commitment of young people to the goals of regional
integration and Caribbean unity
increased leadership ability of young Caribbean nationals
increased technical capacity of the CARICOM Youth Desk |
Results
of a pre- and post- knowledge, attitudes and behaviour (KBA) survey
monitoring, evaluation and assessment strategt developed and
implemented
approved code of conduct and personal development plan (PDP)
implemented
1 project officer attached to the CARICOM Youth Desk
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CYAs
will retain an autonomous political stance
Adequate resources will be mobilised to support the implementation of
the CYAP
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2.
Establishing systems, mechanisms, structures and tools to deepen and widen
the levels of participation of Caribbean youth from diverse communities in
decision-making with regard to regional integration, Caribbean unity and
development processes, and in the regional youth movement. |
increased
participation of members of the extended CYA network in the design,
implementation and management of national and regional programmes, policy
and advocacy
increased number of information sharing, collaboration and
communication networks established at all levels
increased participation of CYAs in the implementation, development and
evaluation of the CYAP
increased participation of members of the extended CYA network in the
regional youth movement
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Number
of participation spaces and opportunities provided
Organagram developed
CYA quarterly progress reports
Feedback from DYAs, NYCs, national drug/AIDS programmes and other
stakeholders
Secretariat reports
CYA administrative zones, Bureau and Standing Committees established
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The
interest of CYA in volunteerism and advocacy processes will be sustained.
The different abilities, values and interests of CYAs.
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3. Strengthening the capacity of CYAs to:
a. facilitate peer education and youth
participation with regard to Caribbean unity and regional integration
issues, in particular the Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the
Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ);
b. advocate for the development of policies and strategies
to promote the Community’s priorities;
c. facilitate the adaptation/ development
of peer education and advocacy materials, tools and strategies;
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CYA problem solving, project development, needs assessment,
advocacy and facilitation skills enhanced
CYA knowledge and awareness of regional integration and
development issues increased.
Increased number of young people sensitized to Caribbean unity
and regional integration issues by initiatives developed/supported by CYAs
Increased use of sport, theatre, ICT and culture as
behaviour change methodologies by members of the CYA network.
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Results of pre- and post KAB survey.
Approved Project proposals developed by members of the CYA
network
Reports of training/sensitisation workshops conducted by the
Secretariat and partner agencies
CYA quarterly progress reports
integrated advocacy toolkit developed and disseminated.
materials and tools developed and disseminated for regional use
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Resistance
to the concept of youth participation |
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ACTIVITIES
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1.1. Establishing an operational and institutional framework for the
CYAP at the national and regional level,
1.2. Establishing mechanisms to facilitate communication among members
of the CYA network and the wider international community.
1.3. Strengthening institutional and operational capacity at the
national and regional level
1.4. Creating a supportive environment
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Development and implementation of a public education strategy
Increased level of communication among CYAs and between
CYAs and key stakeholders
Increased participation of
DYAs and NYCs in monitoring, mentoring and guidance processes.
Access to a regional youth participation policy and
legislative framework
Increased number of CYAP projects jointly
developed/sponsored by partner agencies
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Approved strategic plan and log frame;
Web site, list serve and other communication strategies in use
Multi-agency Project Advisory Committee (PAC) established
Reports of meetings of the CYA Bureau, Corps and Committee;
and the Regional Committee of Directors of Youth Affairs
Feedback from DYAs and NYCs.
Approved policy and legislative framework
Reports of Secretariat/partner agencies. |
Departments of Youth Affairs (DYAs) and National Youth Councils (NYCs)
will own the CYAP and accept responsibility for its success or failure. |
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2.1 establishing strategic alliances and partnership arrangements
2.2 mobilising the community around regional issues and
priorities
2.3 integrating the work of CYAs into existing structures and
programmes
2.4 facilitating exchange of models of best practice and lessons
learned among VYAs, NYCs, DYAs and other stakeholders
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Increased number of countries which appoint technical support
teams for CYAP. Increased use of CYA access
and skills to design, implement and manage CARICOM initiatives.
Increased number of CYAs
who infuse youth issues and concerns into programmes delivered by NGOs, in
particular National AIDS/ Drug Programmes.
Increased access of NYCs and other stakeholders to
technical support from CYAs.
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Minutes of meetings of PAC and national technical support teams
Monthly personal development and quarterly CYA progress reports
Communication plan
CYA Monthly and quarterly reports
Feedback from NGOs, NYCs, DYAs and other stakeholders
Secretariat documents, including
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3.1 Building appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and values
with regard to the prevention of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and
environmental degradation.
3.2 Developing quality assurance mechanisms
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Documentation and certification of the CYAP's learning outcomes
incentives and rewards built into CYA programme
increased insight of CYAs into their own leadership styles, values and
attitudes.
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records of educational institutions
Monthly PDP reports
national work plans
Secretariat documents |
CYAs modeling behaviours
Correspondence from/records of educational insitutions |
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